CCU Charge RN

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Critical Care Charge RN , also referred to as an CCU Charge RN or Critical Care Unit Charge RN. The Critical Care Charge RN (CCU Charge RN) is an experienced critical care nurse who functions as a leader and supervisor for a nursing unit during a shift. Their responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing patient flow and admissions/discharges, coordinating with the care team, ensuring staff are assigned effectively, providing support and feedback to other nurses, and acting as a liaison for patients, families, and other departments. This role requires strong critical care clinical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient unit functioning in a demanding environment. Bonus Options: up to $15,000 If you have experience in the ICU, Emergency Room (ER), Emergency Department (ED) or other critical care area of the hospital you are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital, ICU setting, preferred.
• Minimum of one year staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; Critical Care setting preferred.
• CCRN (AACN) within 2 years of hire, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary
• Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed
• Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels
• Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients; enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes
• Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis; directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command.
• Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary.
• The Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios; he/she shall be temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient care assignment record.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees